Description
A delightful rice dish combining nutty Parmesan cheese, sweet sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Add the rice and toast for 2-3 minutes, stirring often.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat, cover, and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes until the rice absorbs the broth.
- Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, grated Parmesan cheese, and fresh basil.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Toast the rice for enhanced flavor and check cooking time to avoid mushy rice. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg